Who We Are
We are a collective of Latinamerican women committed to strengthening and supporting local and diverse leadership. Our purpose is to amplify voices from the perspective of those who inhabit biodiverse territories, recognizing their vision and knowledge as the foundation for sustainable environmental and social transformations.
Flor Chiapeiro
Conservationist and educator from Argentina, Flor is a biologist with a Master’s degree in Conservation Leadership. She has worked as a field biologist in Patagonia on several projects and has specialized in the illegal wildlife trade. She has extensive experience in capacity building at both local and international levels and has designed and facilitated online learning and organizational development processes.
Mar Espinosa
Ecuadorian biologist and expert in social and environmental justice, Mar holds a Master’s degree in Evolutionary Biology and in Conservation Leadership. Her work in high biodiversity areas has allowed her to identify socioeconomic inequality as a significant threat to nature. She works in the defense of human rights and promotes gender justice in conservation, from an intersectional and multicultural approach. Her ability to unite communities and organizations is essential to the Conservation Leadership program in Latin America.
Evelyn Brítez
Evelyn is a Paraguayan biodiversity conservation professional with more than 10 years of experience in agroforestry projects, ecological restoration, and sustainable natural resource management. She has worked with various sectors on environmental initiatives and participated in research on fauna from the Chaco region and forest foods. She is an environmental engineer with a Master’s Degree in Conservation Leadership, where she explored how mindfulness can strengthen well-being and leadership in the biodiversity conservation sector.
Verónica Fernández
Environmental engineer, photographer, and ceramicist. She has participated in artistic and audiovisual projects on environmental and territorial issues. With experience in video editing and camera handling, she is an independent landscape photographer. Currently, she is focused on her personal project as a ceramicist, exploring pre-Columbian techniques, teaching, and being part of a collective of ceramicists in Paraguay.
Sol Espinosa
Ecuadorian sociologist passionate about connecting social sciences and conservation, Sol has worked with the Ecuadorian government to integrate gender and women’s rights into national and local policies. She advocates for the political and human rights of indigenous women and participates in social movements. Currently, she focuses on behavior change for conservation, transforming power systems and promoting gender justice in the field of conservation.
Our Vision
Environmental conservation led from the Global South, diverse and collaborative.
Our Mission
To strengthen local and diverse leadership in environmental conservation across Latin America, with its own voice and vision, and a transformative gender and well-being.
Our values
These are the principles we agreed to share as a team, guiding our mission, decision-making and interactions within the project. These values establish the ethical, environmental, spiritual and cultural boundaries within which our actions are built and the leadership identity we seek to strengthen.
Inclusion
We ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, have a voice and participation in decision-making. We recognize and value different forms of knowledge and experience, creating accessible and safe spaces for expression and collective learning.
Diversity
We celebrate the plurality of cultures, genders, knowledge systems, ways of life, and perspectives within conservation. We understand that the richness of ideas and experiences strengthens leadership and allows us to generate fairer and more sustainable solutions.
Respect
We act with integrity and consideration toward people, communities, and nature. We recognize the dignity of every individual, the value of traditional knowledge, and the need for harmonious coexistence with ecosystems. We are committed to eradicating all forms of discrimination and gender-based violence in our work and spaces.
Collaboration
We build solutions together through dialogue and teamwork, ensuring equitable representation of women, men, and non-binary individuals in decision-making. We believe in the power of alliances, cross-sector cooperation, knowledge exchange, and support networks as essential tools for social and environmental change.
Equity
We promote fair opportunities, recognizing and addressing historical inequalities, including gender disparities. We work to ensure that all individuals, especially those in vulnerable situations, can exercise leadership and contribute to conservation.